Denis Shapovalov announces himself on biggest stage with stunning US Open win v Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

Denis Shapovalov may only be 18 but boy oh boy is he a serious player.
It might be too soon to say he can win this US Open but after his utterly brilliant dismantling of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and considering his placement in a weak bottom half of the draw, the quarter-finals look a very real possibility and from there, who knows?
Light on his feet, with a booming serve, frighteningly unpredictable and dangerous off both wings, Shapovalov is the real deal.
If back-to-back wins over Juan Martin del Potro and Rafael Nadal in Montreal didn’t provide a big enough warning to the ATP Tour, this... read more

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